The parish of Westward is in Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District. It is a rural community in a beautiful, and sometimes breathtaking environment. The parish is a collection of hamlets and is divided into the two electoral wards of Westward and Rosley. We are a vibrant community with many activities in the two village halls. The interests of the parish are represented by the members of the Parish Council

1. APOLOGIES
1.1 Declaration of Interests
Mr M. Watson & Mrs A. Watson – planning application 2/2009/0741 (Resubmission to 2/2009/0539) for Broiler Units, at Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton.
1.2 Mr Coulthard – Ananomiter Green Quarries, Rosley
At this point in the meeting the chairman asked J.C to leave the room and an email was read out from Mr Robinson regarding the erection of an ananomiter at Green Quarries, a discussion followed and it was agreed the clerk to get in touch with Allerdale Borough Council for guidance.

2. MINUTES
2.1 The Parish Council minutes from the 12th May 2009 were agreed and signed.
2.2 The chairman spoke about the SIDs still difficult to handle, and a lot more work than anticipated. J.A. Thought one permanent SID in one site would be more effective. No reply from highways about permanent SIDS on the A595 at the Red Dial. The chairman ask Councillor Fairburn if possible to have a permanent speed restriction for the school at Rosley. Clerk to check with Better Ways to school
Permanent SIDs Red Dial, awaiting reply from Highways.
2.3 New Tesco Store. Open meeting to be held in Wigton 20th Nov. Concern raised about the extra traffic generated on the A595, would still like the link road from The Street Road Ends to Carlisle Bridge. Councillor Fairburn said there is insufficient funds to finance this project at present. 2.4 Highway Steward doing a good job, various roads still need improving.
2.5 Update road leading to Reathwaite- Still in litigation
2.6 Signs Post Progress – FS reported the arms to be put on next week.
2.7 Salt Bins – It was decided to hold any new purchases on salt bins as salt has already been deposited around the parishes.

3. NEW BUSINESS
3.1 Co-op one new member. Mr Thomas Todd was proposed by J.R and seconded by R.S. Unanimously voted onto council. Clerk to inform Mr Todd.
3.2 Discussion car parking charges, Wigton. Councilors all need to write to Allerdale Borough Council about the 300% increase in car parking charges in Wigton
3.3 Damage to rails on North Eastern side- Blue Gate. The chairman reported the rails had been damaged and asked the clerk to contact highways.

4. FINANCE
4.1 The Financial Report as at 30th September 2009 was considered and approved. Current account stands at £5687.35 and reserve £3563.01. 4.2 Set Budget. It was decided to put £1000 into the reserve.
4.3 The Precept for 2010/2011 was set at £5500
4.4 The council agreed the conclusion of the Audit for the year ending 31st March 2009 from BDO. Copy available for inspection from the clerk

8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION
8.1 Brought by members – J.C talked about repairs needed to the road at Green Quarries, Clerk to inform highways. R.S. Asked a letter be sent to John Steele thanking him for his maintenance of Westward Churchyard. F.S stated the Northern Fells group are starting a new service 1st Dec and are looking for local people to support them. B.B. suggested F.S. Represented the council. Also asked for new notice boards for parishes. Will look into grants available.
8.Brought by Councillor Fairburn – Talked about a meeting to be held in Rosley Village Hall on 25th November about Radio Active Watse disposal. Starts with exhibition at 6pm followed by presentation, with questions and answers.
9.Encouraged everyone to attend and voice their opinions.
8.3 Brought by members of the public – none
8.4 Brought by Clerk - none